Forseti, Chateaux Rivers & Wine ex Bordeaux Return – 25 Sep 2021

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When it comes to river cruising, Viking River Cruises is the world leader. From Europe to Russia, from China to Southeast Asia, we offer cruises that allow you to fully experience the wonders of each region. Discover the Far East with a fascinating cruisetour along the Yangtze, Mekong or Irrawaddy Rivers. Take in the European countryside along the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Elbe or Douro. Our river cruises are a great way to explore new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. And a river cruise offers unrivaled convenience – unpack once in your deluxe stateroom, relax and enjoy everything the journey has to offer. State-of-the-art ships, comfortable accommodations, regional cuisine, daily guided shore excursions, and exemplary service all add up to an unforgettable journey at an incredible value.

Viking Cruises continues the Viking tradition of exploration along the world’s great waterways.

Features

* Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Half-height picture window
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Half-height picture window
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
* Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Suite size: 275 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Full-size veranda off the spacious living room
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a * French balcony, in the bedroom
* Large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Features

* Suite size: 445 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
* Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, premium bath products
* Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
* Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
* Individual climate control
* Space under bed for storing suitcases
* Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Viking Forseti - Main Deck

Viking Forseti - Middle Deck

Viking Forseti - Upper Deck

Viking Forseti - Sun Deck

Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.

Sailing our most popular itineraries, our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

Ship Features:

* 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms)
* All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom
* Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
* Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
* The Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
* Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
* Library corner and onboard boutique
* Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
* Free shipwide wireless Internet service
* Laundry service
* Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
* 40″ flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 443 feet
  • Maiden Voyage: 2013
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 190
  • Crew Nationality: European
  • Officer Nationality: European
  • Dining Staff Nationality: European

Ship Facilities

  • Boutique
  • Aquavit Terrace
  • Free Shipwide Wireless Internet Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge & Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Sun Deck


Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
25 Sep '21
Bordeaux, France
26 Sep '21
Bordeaux, France
27 Sep '21
Cadillac, France
28 Sep '21
Libourne, France
29 Sep '21
Bourg, France
30 Sep '21
Blaye, France
30 Sep '21
Pauillac, France
01 Oct '21
Bordeaux, France
02 Oct '21
Bordeaux, France

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

7 Night Cruise sailing from Bordeaux roundtrip aboard Viking Forseti.

Day 1 Bordeaux, France
Embark your ship. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore Bordeaux on your own. Second only to Paris in French historic monuments, Bordeaux’s thoughtfully preserved 18th-century urban areas make it a desirable film location, and its graceful port on the Garonne River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later this evening, you may want to join an escorted evening walk of Bordeaux. While its monuments are beautiful during the day, they are stunning at night. (D)

Day 2 Bordeaux & Cadillac, France
Tour the city center this morning and see some of Bordeaux’s highlights, including the Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe; the neoclassical Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux; and several spectacular churches. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the city’s vibrant pedestrian area. Later this afternoon, we sail upstream along the Garonne River to Cadillac, a small town with a towering castle that gave its name to the American car brand. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Cadillac (Sauternes), France
Begin your day with a walking tour of Cadillac and then head across the river for your excursion to Sauternes. View picturesque landscapes where vineyards blanket the countryside hills and visit a château to learn how their prized wines are made. Enjoy a tasting before returning to your ship. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France
Disembark this morning for a leisurely stroll to Libourne’s picturesque city square, lined with buildings dating as far back as the 16th century; or take part in one of two optional excursions: an exploration of the Bergerac area in the Dordogne to learn more about truffles, a great French delicacy; or a wine tasting, at a nearby château, of some local vintages from the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations. Later this afternoon, take a tour to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you see the town’s superb medieval lanes and delightful views of the surrounding vineyards from the upper town. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the town’s streets and shops. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Bourg & Blaye, France
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Bourg as you take a stroll through the historic village. Or, you may choose to take an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of Cognac, birthplace of one of the world’s best-known types of brandy. Here, you take a tour of the Camus family business, one of the most tradition-steeped Cognac houses in the area, and try your hand at blending. During lunch, your ship sets sail for Blaye. This afternoon, take a guided tour of the extraordinary 17th-century citadel, dramatically set on a rock beside the river. The citadel of Blaye, its city walls and two other forts are collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Pauillac, France
Relax on board your ship this morning as we sail downstream, passing islands and gentle slopes, arriving in Pauillac in the early afternoon. Enjoy a wine country tour and tasting, including the area’s famous full-flavored Margaux. This evening, travel through the rolling vineyard-laced hills to dinner at a château, accompanied by the château’s own wines. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Bordeaux, France
Enjoy a final morning of cruising as we make our way back to Bordeaux. You have the afternoon at leisure, giving you more time to appreciate the well-preserved architecture of Jacques Ange Gabriel and son, and to taste the city’s cuisine and wine appellations. Perhaps pick up a few bottles to take home with you. Alternatively, you may choose from a number of optional excursions. Take a full-day tour to Arcachon, a commune on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy a boat ride along the estuary to Cap Ferret, and taste the oysters, a local delicacy. Perhaps learn how wine barrels are made and enjoy the vintage aged within them on an insightful excursion. Or, participate in a market visit with the Viking Chef to see where the local chefs of Bordeaux find their fruit, vegetables, meats and fish. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Bordeaux, France
After a final onboard breakfast, disembark. (B)

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